What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Yala?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Yala is to bus via Kisumu which costs $15 - $27 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Yala?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Yala is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $160 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Yala?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Yala. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Yala via Kisumu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Yala?

The distance between Nairobi and Yala is 307 km. The road distance is 368.8 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Yala without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Yala without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 55m and costs $110 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Yala?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Nairobi to Yala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Yala bus from?

Nairobi to Yala bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Yala?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Yala is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $160 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Kisumu, which costs $15 - $27 and takes 8h 16m.

Where does the Nairobi to Yala bus arrive?

Nairobi to Yala bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Kisumu station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Yala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Yala is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Nairobi to Yala.

Where can I stay near Yala?

There are 12+ hotels available in Yala.

Nairobi to Yala - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Yala by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
1h 18m
$168–387
Bus via Kisumu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Yalabus
8h 16m
$16–27
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus
2. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Yalataxi
6h 55m
$112–141
Drive 368.8 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Yalacar 368.8 km
5h 18m
$43–62
Fly from Nairobi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
3h 7m
$146–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Masenobus
9h 45m
$48–60

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

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Distance: 307.1 km
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Yala, Kenya?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Yala via Kisumu and Kisumu in around 8h 16m.

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